Latin Name: Eryngium foetidum

Family: Apiaceae

Other names: Culantro, recao, Mexican coriander, long coriander, sawtooth coriander

Culinary use

Is a herb used in most local dishes as well as many international dishes.

Medicinal use

Can be used to combat the flu, diabetes, constipation and fevers.

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Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum

Family: Lamiaceae

Other names: Basil Lettuce, Common Basil, Mexican Basil, sweet basil, Genovese basil

Culinary use

Basil is a popular culinary herb that comes in many varieties and is used all over the world. It has a sweet, pungent and slightly peppery flavour that can have notes of cinnamon, liquorice, lemon and anise. It is available fresh and dried, and used raw and cooked in a wide variety of dishes, including sauces, soups, salads and drinks. It is the main ingredient in the Italian sauce pesto and a common pizza topping.

Medicinal use

In traditional medicine, basil has been used to help treat a wide variety of ailments. Studies have suggested it is effective in treating fungal, viral, bacterial and protozoal infections.

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Ambrose, Dawn C. P.; Manickavasagan, Annamalai; Naik, Ravindra (2016). Leafy Medicinal Herbs: Botany, Chemistry, Postharvest Technology and Uses

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Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Cymbopogon nardus

Family: Poaceae

Other names: Ceylon citronella, citronella grass

Culinary use

It is often used in teas and desserts

Medicinal use

The aroma is good for keeping mosquitoes away. The oil is used to expel worms or other parasites from the intestines. It is also used to control muscle spasms, increase appetite, and increase urine production.

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Useful Tropical Plants

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Latin Name: Artemisia dracunculus

Culinary use

Used as a garnish or a herb.

Medicinal use

Used for indigestion (dyspepsia), poor appetite, nausea and vomiting after surgery, toothache, sleep problems.

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Latin Name: Melissa officinalis

Family: Lamiaceae

Common names: Melissa balm, bee herb

Culinary use

An aromatic herb, good in drinks like teas and lemonade.

Medicinal use

A calming herb known to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion.

Source

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Latin Name: Salvia Rosmarinus

Culinary use

Used as a herb to add flavor to dishes, good in teas.

Medicinal use

Has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic, anti-tumorigenic, antinociceptive, and neuroprotective properties.

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Latin Name: Artemisia vulgaris

Culinary use

Used as an aromatic herb to add flavor to dishes. Can be used in teas.

Medicinal use

Is used to treat digestive problems, irregular menstruation, and high blood pressure.

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Latin Name: Ruda graveolens

Culinary use

Not advised. Normally used as a herb when dried as it contains a small amount of toxins.

Medicinal use

Placed in the ear to help with earaches and headaches, it can be used as a skin antiseptic.

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Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Origanum vulgare L.

Family: Lamiaceae

Culinary use

Dried oregano will flavour your soups, sauces (lemon and olive oil), simmered dishes, stuffings, and it goes perfectly with cold cuts! Try it in your soups (black bean soup) and soups. Raw, you can use it in your salads, salad dressing, raw vegetables or vinegars.

Medicinal use

Is an antibiotic, lowers cholesterol, antioxidant, improves stomach health, has anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce cough.

Source

Ileauepices

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Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Allium schoenoprasum

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Other names: Onion chives

Culinary use

They can be eaten raw or cooked. You can sprinkle them on cooked food.

Medicinal use

They improve memory functions. It’s an anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant and antihypertensive.

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Useful Tropical Plants

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